Split Level House Plans

The split level house plan features three levels of living space, designed to maximize smaller lots.

An alternative to (but relative of) ranch homes, the split level house plan features three levels of living space on a floor plan that makes economical use of the space on the building lot. The front door leads to platform between the two levels, with stairs leading up and down to the other levels. The mid-level area of the house plan often contains the living and dining area, the upper level holds the bedrooms, and the lower level typically features a finished family room and garage.

The exterior of the split level house - composed of natural wood, bricks, and large picture windows, but with few decorative elements - gives the home a modern, unfussy feel. The relaxed and informal split level house caters particularly well to growing families, since the multiple levels allow different focuses - play, study, entertaining - to occur at the same time, with a minimum of spillover disruption. Also, the split level house plan typically features a finished basement and a sliding glass door that leads to the patio.

Architectural Features:

Usually three levels, separated by short flights up or down, with an asymmetrical layout.

Simple and uncomplicated façade is characterized by lack of decoration; "less is more."

Family room often opens to a back patio with sliding glass doors.

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Simple Design With Efficient Uses

Plan #:	HWEPL06029
Style:	Split Level
Total:	1,048 Sq. Ft.
Stories:	1	Beds:	3
Baths:	1	Half Baths:	0
Width:	54'	Depth:	26'

Practical And Appealing

Plan #:	HWEPL06076
Style:	Contemporary
Total:	1,100 Sq. Ft.
Stories:	1	Beds:	3
Baths:	1	Half Baths:	0
Width:	40'	Depth:	34'

Coffered Ceiling Highlights the Living Room

Plan #:	HWEPL06034
Style:	Split Level
Total:	1,328 Sq. Ft.
Stories:	1	Beds:	3
Baths:	1	Half Baths:	0
Width:	55'	Depth:	46'

Potential for Future Expansion

Plan #:	HWEPL07720
Style:	Split Level
Total:	1,700 Sq. Ft.
Stories:	2	Beds:	3
Baths:	2	Half Baths:	1
Width:	40'	Depth:	42'

Accommodates A Narrow Lot

Plan #:	HWEPL06142
Style:	Split Level
Total:	1,008 Sq. Ft.
Stories:	1	Beds:	3
Baths:	1	Half Baths:	0
Width:	26'	Depth:	39'

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